Carnival Cruise Line Supercharges Wave Season With Funnel Faves Arcade Promotion
Program Delivers New Opportunities for Travel Advisors to Earn Incentives and Prizes, Including a Carnival Cruise for Two. (more…)
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Dominican Republic to receive over 100 cruise ships in February 2026
The Dominican Republic is expected to receive more than 100 cruise ships in February 2026, arriving at ports and anchorages across the country, according to the Dominican Port Authority (Apordom). (more…)
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Shanghai sees record cruise traffic in 2025
Shanghai Port registered a total of 544 inbound and outbound cruise ship voyages in 2025, a 17.5 percent increase compared to 2024, with an average of about 1.5 voyages per day, reaching a record high, according to statistics from Shanghai Customs. (more…)
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Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines Offers Guests Continued Savings, with up to £150 to Spend On Board
Guests can continue to enjoy that Fred. Olsen feeling, with up to £150 onboard spend per cabin now available on selected sailings across the fleet. (more…)
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Explora Journeys Reveals EXPLORA III, Heralding The Next Chapter In Ultra-Elegant Ocean Journeys
Explora Journeys, the luxury ocean travel brand of the MSC Group, today shares the onboard world of EXPLORA III. (more…)
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Miami reveals MSC Yacht Club for the Marina by MSC Cruises in 2026
The FORMULA 1® CRYPTO.COM MIAMI GRAND PRIX has revealed an all-new hospitality centerpiece for the 2026 event: a spectacular MSC Yacht Club experience, presented by MSC Cruises, is set to debut at the Miami International Autodrome for the Formula 1 weekend across May 1-3, 2026. (more…)
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Costa Cruises Announces Valentine’s Day Sale
Ahead of Valentine’s Day (Feb, 14) and National Take a Cruise Day (Feb. 3), Costa Cruises is celebrating l’amore with a special “Valentine’s Day Sale” on select cruises to the Mediterranean, Northern Europe, Caribbean and Asia. (more…)
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From the Captain’s Bridge to the Pilot’s Cockpit
There is something inherently familiar about the transition from the teak decks of a luxury liner to the focused atmosphere of a cockpit. For those of us who spent our vacations admiring the steady hand of a cruise captain navigating the turquoise waters of the Caribbean, the allure of the “bridge” is undeniable. (more…)
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These are the cruise lines, ships and itineraries that won TPG Awards this year
The past year has been a big one for cruise fans, with lots of new developments in the cruise space. (more…)
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Crystal Unveils First-Ever Owner’s Suite Aboard Crystal Grace
Crystal announced today the introduction of the Owner’s Suite aboard Crystal Grace, marking a first for this type of category for a Crystal ocean vessel. (more…)
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Crystal Announces Retirement Of Captain Birger J. Vorland
Crystal announced the upcoming retirement of Captain Birger J. Vorland, one of the most respected and admired masters in the cruise industry. (more…)
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Celebrity River Cruises Announces 10 More Ships, And Opens 2028 European Deployment With 80% More Destinations
Celebrity River Cruises today announced a commitment for 10 new ships that will expand its European river cruise fleet to 20 vessels by 2031. (more…)
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Royal Caribbean Group Expands Vacation Portfolio With New Discovery Class To Be Built At The Chantiers De L’atlantique Shipyard In France
Royal Caribbean Group today announced a series of agreements with the Chantiers de l’Atlantique (CdA) shipyard in Saint Nazaire, France to secure the construction of its highly anticipated Discovery Class ships that will redefine how Royal’s guests experience the world. (more…)
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Atlas Ocean Voyages Unveils Star-Studded Lineup Of Guest Chefs And Culinary Experts For 2026 European Season
Atlas Ocean Voyages today announced an extraordinary roster of internationally celebrated guest chefs, pastry experts, culinary historians, and vintners joining its 2026 European season, reinforcing the brand’s commitment to immersive enrichment through its acclaimed Epicurean Expeditions and select Cultural sailings. (more…)
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Strong cruise performance in 2025 and positive outlook for 2026 – Copenhagen Malmö Port
Across Copenhagen, Malmö, and Visby, the cruise segment continues to show resilience and strong growth potential. (more…)
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Corazul Cruceros Set for July Launch with Unique Sales Model
Corazul Cruceros has announced the launch of a new cruise brand developed specifically for the Spanish market, with first sailings scheduled for July 2026. (more…)
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Over 570,000 passengers cruised with BIRKA GOTLAND in 2025
The Baltic Sea’s only dedicated cruise ship, BIRKA GOTLAND, has completed its first full calendar year in service, with just over 570,000 passengers. (more…)
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Strong Cruise Performance and Stable Ferry Traffic at the Port of Tallinn in 2025
In 2025, a total of 8.3 million passengers passed through the ports of Port of Tallinn, representing a 1% increase compared to the previous year. (more…)
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Royal Caribbean Cancels Entire Cruise Due to Major Technical Issue
The 10-night New Zealand trip was meant to disembark from Sydney, Australia, on Jan. 27. A technical issue made a major impact on travelers on an Australian cruise. (more…)
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Antigua Cruise Port Launches “Name the Quay” Competition
Antigua Cruise Port has officially launched its national “Name the Quay” competition, unveiled during the opening of its new cruise terminal within the Upland Development site, marking a key milestone in The Next Chapter of cruise tourism in Antigua and Barbuda. (more…)
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National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions Commemorates 60 Years Of Expedition Travel
Today (Jan. 23, 2026) marks the 60th anniversary of a defining moment in expedition travel. Sixty years ago today, Lars-Eric Lindblad led the first group of non-scientific travelers to Antarctica, opening one of the world’s most remote regions to curious explorers and forever reshaping how people experience the planet. (more…)
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BNP Paribas Open Welcomes Silversea As Official Luxury Cruise Line
The BNP Paribas Open, the largest combined ATP Masters and WTA 1000 tennis tournament in the world, announced the addition of Silversea, the leading experiential luxury and expedition travel brand, as the new Official Luxury Cruise Line of the tournament ahead of the 2026 event. (more…)
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Seabourn Cruises Unveils “Authors at Sea” Participants
Seabourn has unveiled a roster of writers, broadcasters, historians, and cultural experts joining its 2026 “Authors at Sea” and “Seabourn Conversations” programs. (more…)
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Portsmouth port’s £400m contribution to the national economy
Using data from 2024, the economic impact of Portsmouth International Port was revealed to be worth: (more…)
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Norwegian Cruise Line Amends Air Program: No More Embarkation Day Flights
In response to feedback from its travel advisor partners, Norwegian Cruise Line has made a significant change to its air program. (more…)
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MSC Cruises To Further Upgrade Ocean Cay With Brand-New Guest Experiences And Extended Pier
Upgrade of MSC Cruises’ private island in The Bahamas to include new food and beverage facilities, adults-only beach, dedicated family lagoon and more. Island pier to be extended to accommodate a second ship, giving more guests the opportunity to visit the vacation destination. (more…)
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Oceania Cruises® Honors America’s 250th Anniversary with Extraordinary Alaska and New England Voyages
Oceania Cruises invites discerning travelers to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary with a collection of 2026 Alaska and New England voyages. (more…)
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Regent Seven Seas reports stomach flu aboard Seven Seas Voyager in Cape Town
Regent Seven Seas Cruises has confirmed that a small number of guests aboard Seven Seas Voyager reported symptoms of stomach flu when the vessel docked in Cape Town earlier this week, prompting the activation of onboard health protocols and heightened sanitation measures. (more…)
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Cruisers Report Spike in Onboard Wi-Fi Prices on Some Cruise Lines
Cruisers are noticing a spike in onboard Wi-Fi prices, making them think twice about the cost of staying connected at sea — whether it’s checking messages, scrolling social media, or streaming shows while on vacation. (more…)
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Virgin Voyages adopts NAPA real-time environmental reporting tool
As the maritime sector prepares for tighter environmental regulations, Virgin Voyages has introduced the NAPA Fleet Intelligence Environmental module to strengthen its sustainability reporting, KPI tracking, and compliance capabilities. (more…)
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Holland America Line and Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center Introduce New Exclusive Alaska Moose Shore Excursion
New wildlife experience brings guests closer to conservation while reinforcing Holland America as top cruise line for Alaska Wildlife & Wilderness Tours. (more…)
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Hurtigruten Adds Iceland to Expanding Tours Portfolio with New Tours and Packages
Hurtigruten launches Grand Nordic Adventure, Nordic Winter Journey, and a new Norway’s Capital and Coast tour, alongside multiple packaged add-ons to support its extensive portfolio of popular tours. (more…)
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Customers are favouring package holidays over cruise-only with 70/30 booking split, Cruise Nation reports
What was once a 50/50 split between cruise-only and Smart Packages in 2024 became a 30/70 share in favour of package holidays in 2025, Cruise Nation has reported, off the back of a bumper year, which included two award wins. (more…)
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Explora Journeys Introduces A Second Owner’s Residence, Designed By Patricia Urquiola, On EXPLORA III and IV
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Celestyal introduces in-cabin tablets to enhance guest experience
Celestyal has completed the rollout of in-cabin guest experience tablets across all 630 cabins on Celestyal Journey, becoming the first cruise line to introduce SuitePad tablets across its stateroom accommodation. (more…)
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Valletta Cruise Port closes 2025 with strong growth and nearly one million passenger movements
Valletta Cruise Port announced its cruise traffic results for the full 2025 season, reporting continued growth in both passenger numbers and ship calls. (more…)
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Antarctica21 Unveils 2027-28 Sea Voyages, Including New Standalone Falklands Expedition
New sea voyage departures are now open for booking aboard boutique ships Magellan Explorer and Magellan Discoverer, with a limited-time early booking savings. (more…)
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MSC Group Opens North American Cruise Division Headquarters at Block 55 at Sawyer’s Walk in Downtown Miami
MSC Group’s Cruise Division has officially opened its new North American headquarters in Downtown Miami, completing a 130,000-square-foot office buildout that occupies the entire seventh floor of Block 55 at Sawyer’s Walk. (more…)
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Antigua Cruise Port Invites Local Entrepreneurs to Apply for Upland Development Spaces
As Antigua Cruise Port (ACP) prepares to unveil its cruise terminal on January 24, 2026, a call has been launched for local entrepreneurs to submit Expressions of Interest (EOIs) for retail and experience spaces within its Upland Development Project. (more…)
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Royal Caribbean Group Announces Inaugural Class of Port Partners Business Accelerator Program in Seward, Alaska
Royal Caribbean Group has chosen 15 final candidates for its inaugural ‘Port Partners’ business accelerator program in Seward, Alaska. (more…)
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